Apple, Inc. (AAPL) and Google, Inc. (GOOG) are racing neck and neck when it comes to the smart phone platform war. Apple's iPhone 4S just launched last Friday, setting sales records. But Google's Android enjoys a healthy lead over Apple, thanks to its broad lineup of devices from multiple manufacturers.

Android Beam, a NFC feature that shares web links or content, when you tap to Ice Cream Sandwich devices together.

Redesigned, scrollable multi-tasking screen.

App and shortcut group via dragging icons on top of each other.

Improved Mail app with ability to create nested subfolders.

Improved voice commands via a constantly "on" microphone.

Improved Camera app with "zero" shutter lag, and time lapse settings.

A new built-in Internet app with up to 16 tabs and syncing with desktop Chrome bookmarks.

The option to disable apps

The biggest addition is clearly the home screen facial unlock, but ultimately the fact that the market will now have one operating system for both tablets and smartphones is probably the most important story of Google's new operating system.

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